Category Archives: News
Ukrainian community rallies after Russia attacks children's hospital
Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo's Ukrainian community is calling on the world to take action after a deadly bombing this week in Kyiv. On Monday, missiles rained down on a children's hospital in the capita...
Jul 09, 2024
Algae advisory remains for Gregoire Lake
For residents looking to escape the heat by heading to Gregoire Lake, caution is still needed due to blue-green algae. Jack Pang, Medical Officer of Health for Alberta Health Services North Zone, says...
Jul 09, 2024
NAABA brings acclaimed speaker to fall AGM
The Northeastern Alberta Aboriginal Business Association (NAABA) is bringing in a renowned speaker for their upcoming Annual General Meeting. Dr. Ken Coates will be the organization's guest and ...
Jul 08, 2024
Keyano to create Indigenous Student's Centre
Keyano College is building a new Indigenous Student Centre downtown. The new space will be located in what is currently the Syncrude Technology Centre on the Northeast side of their Clearwater Campus....
Jul 08, 2024
Fire near Suncor Firebag grows to over 12,000 hectares
The group of wildfires burning near the Firebag River, just kilometers from a Suncor oilsands site, is being renamed the "Cattail Complex" by Alberta Wildfire. Of the six fires comprising the Cattail ...
Jul 07, 2024
Seven wildfires spark near Firebag River
A pocket of seven wildfires near the Firebag River has popped up, according to Alberta Wildfire. Three of those fires are considered out of control, while the rest are being held. Photo Courtesy...
Jul 03, 2024
Hospital bed races return for 2024
The annual Hospital Bed Races are back for another year. The Northern Lights Health Foundation (NLHF) fundraiser will take place on Sept. 21, 2024, at Snye Point Park. The event features teams of four...
Jun 25, 2024
No Injuries After Bus Hit By Lightning
No injuries were reported after a bizarre act of nature occurred when lightning struck a charter bus near Wandering River yesterday evening. The bus, operated by Diversified Transportation, was full o...
Jun 24, 2024
RMWB decision to make Councillors full-time being reconsidered
With Updates: The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) council will be revisiting its decision to transition their positions from part-time to full-time. During the June 18th council meeting, ...
Jun 20, 2024
Local EMS dispatch service returns to RMWB
RMWB now has local EMS dispatch for calls you hope you never have to make. The Municipality is bringing back teams of local EMS dispatchers to help callers needing emergency services. There will...
Jun 18, 2024
